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Intimate partner violence during pregnancy: a pilot intervention program in Lima, Peru.
Swee May Cripe1, Sixto E Sanchez, Elena Sanchez
1Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7236, USA. smtang@u.washington.edu
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|February 11, 2010
Summary
An empowerment intervention helped abused pregnant women take safety measures, like hiding money and creating codes. However, it did not significantly improve quality of life or resource use compared to standard care.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Domestic violence is a significant issue affecting pregnant women.
- Psychological abuse is particularly prevalent among abused pregnant women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an empowerment intervention compared to standard care for abused pregnant women.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on safety behaviors and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study comparing an empowerment intervention group with a standard care group.
- Post-intervention survey to collect data on safety measures, quality of life, and resource utilization.
Main Results:
- Women in the empowerment group were more likely to implement specific safety strategies, including hiding money, establishing communication codes, and preparing emergency bags.
- No statistically significant differences were observed between groups in health-related quality of life, adoption of general safety behaviors, or use of community resources.
Conclusions:
- An empowerment intervention can enhance specific safety practices among abused pregnant women.
- Routine screening for abuse and offering referrals may be effective in preventing further harm to pregnant women.
